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Youth to bring incredible power of the toyi-toyi to Cape Town streets

carni_admin 1 April 2020 No Comments

If the haka is synonymous with New Zealand, then the toyi-toyi is South Africa’s official protest dance. First used in South Africa during anti-apartheid demonstrations, the rhythmical stomping, powerful singing,…

Carnival brings Sophiatown’s vibrant defiance back to life

carni_admin 30 March 2020 No Comments

In the oppressive shadow of 1950s apartheid South Africa, Sophiatown became a beacon of defiance for black citizens intent on claiming their agency through cultural activities that produced some of…

Collaboration and creativity in final push before annual event

carni_admin 2 March 2020 No Comments

This year’s Cape Town Carnival theme, “Incredible Journey: Sounds of South Africa”, will combine a pulsating parade of two thousand dancers from community groups from across the Peninsula, with a…

For the love of dance Swartland youngster’s striking dance talent.

carni_admin 20 February 2020 No Comments

As young as he is, Tyron Zoutman has already won a string of local and international awards for dance, choreography, scriptwriting and direction. And the 27-year-old dancer, singer and choreographer,…

Homegrown Miss Universe thrills Cape Town with colourful Cape Town Carnival performers

carni_admin 20 February 2020 No Comments

On the Cape Town leg of her nationwide homecoming victory tour, Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi thrilled crowds in the streets of the Mother City this morning, appearing on the Cape…

Cape Town Carnival celebrates the hero in each of us

carni_admin 18 March 2019 No Comments

VUKA UKHANYE 2019 theme highlights Carnival’s capacity for social commentary through the arts Cape Town, 16 March 2019 – It was a giant celebration of colour, energy, talent and community…

EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR ANNUAL CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL IN MARCH

carni_admin 30 January 2019 No Comments

Cape Town, 23 January 2018 – “This year’s theme is VUKA UKHANYE: Arise and Shine!, a call to action to shake off limiting beliefs and be all we can be,”…

Cape Town Carnival makes impact across the city

carni_admin 15 January 2019 No Comments

Our year-long programme of collaboration with a wide range of performing groups from throughout the Peninsula climaxes in annual extravaganza – The Cape Town Carnival. “I’ve developed an extensive understanding…

Cape Town Carnival short spray painting course images.

carni_admin 1 November 2018 No Comments

Angie Petersen beloved colleague passed away on 28 July 2018.

carni_admin 30 October 2018 No Comments

Angie Petersen beloved colleague passed away on 28 July 2018. Angie has been instrumental in supporting community participation in the Cape Town Carnival since its inception. She was affectionately known…

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Youth to bring incredible power of the toyi-toyi to Cape Town streets

Carnival brings Sophiatown’s vibrant defiance back to life

Collaboration and creativity in final push before annual event

For the love of dance Swartland youngster’s striking dance talent.

Homegrown Miss Universe thrills Cape Town with colourful Cape Town Carnival performers

Cape Town Carnival celebrates the hero in each of us

EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR ANNUAL CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL IN MARCH

Cape Town Carnival makes impact across the city

Cape Town Carnival short spray painting course images.

Angie Petersen beloved colleague passed away on 28 July 2018.

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